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The European Union has changed the rules for packaging. The Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) 2025/40 now sets strict requirements for every business that wants to sell packaged products in EU countries. If your packaging does not meet these requirements, your shipment can face rejection, delays, or penalties at the border.
PPWR testing is the process of checking packaging materials against the requirements set out in the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation. This regulation replaced the older Packaging and Packaging Waste Directive and introduced tighter rules on recyclability, chemical safety, minimum recycled content, and packaging waste reduction.
Our lab tests your packaging against these requirements and gives you a clear report showing where you stand. We also guide you on the changes needed to reach full compliance.
Businesses that manufacture cartons, paper packaging, plastic film, bags, food packaging, and industrial packaging all need this testing if they plan to sell in the EU.
Sab Labs covers every major testing requirement under PPWR, from chemical safety to recyclability. Each service below is designed to give you clear, defensible proof of compliance.
We test packaging for heavy metals, phthalates, Bisphenol A (BPA), PFAS, and other restricted substances. Our chemical safety evaluations follow recognized international methods and confirm your packaging stays within EU concentration limits.
Our team evaluates how well your packaging performs in real recycling streams. We check sortability, material compatibility, and recycling process performance in line with EN 13430 and related standards, and we can guide you toward RecyClass alignment.
We run overall migration and specific migration testing for packaging that comes into contact with food. This confirms that no harmful substances transfer from the packaging into the product inside it.
If your packaging is marketed as compostable, we verify this claim against EN 13432 and other accepted compostability standards. This protects your business from false claims and keeps your labeling accurate.
We test the durability and endurance of reusable packaging systems, including compatibility with deposit return schemes, so your packaging holds up to repeated use as required under PPWR.
Our lab verifies the percentage of recycled material in your packaging, including recycled plastic traceability, so your recycled content claims match what regulators expect.
We assess whether your packaging design meets the regulation’s requirements around unnecessary packaging weight and volume, helping you avoid non-compliance penalties tied to packaging minimization rules.
We identify and characterize the exact materials used in your packaging, giving you documented proof of composition for customs and compliance purposes.
We prepare the technical files, test reports, and supporting documentation you need to demonstrate compliance to EU market surveillance authorities and your buyers.
Sab Labs applies recognized international and European standards throughout our PPWR testing process, including ISO, EN, ASTM, and IEC methods. Depending on your packaging type, this may include EN 13430 for recyclability, EN 13432 for compostability, ISO 18604 for packaging and the environment, and other harmonized standards referenced under EU packaging law. We select the correct standard for each material and packaging format so your results hold up under scrutiny.
Many labs offer testing. Few combine accreditation, technical depth, and export experience the way Sab Labs does. Here is what sets us apart.
Sab Labs operates as an ISO/IEC 17025 accredited testing laboratory. This accreditation means our test methods, equipment calibration, and reporting procedures meet internationally recognized standards for competence and accuracy.
Our chemists and material scientists work with packaging testing every day. They understand the practical challenges Pakistani manufacturers face when adapting to EU regulations, and they apply that experience to every sample that comes through our lab.
We invest in updated analytical instruments for chemical testing, material analysis, and migration testing. This equipment allows us to detect substances at the low concentration limits that PPWR compliance demands.
Export deadlines do not wait. Our lab prioritizes quick sample processing without cutting corners on accuracy, so you get reliable results in time to meet your shipping schedule.
We treat every client’s formulation, packaging design, and test data as strictly confidential. Your product information stays protected throughout the testing process.
We do not just hand you a report full of numbers. Our team explains what the results mean for your business and what steps you need to take next to reach full compliance.
PPWR compliance is not limited to packaging manufacturers. It applies to any business whose products travel into the EU inside packaging, including these industries.
If your business ships any packaged product into the European Union, PPWR testing applies to you.
We keep the process simple and transparent, so you always know where your samples stand. Here is what happens after you contact us.
Here are answers to the questions we hear most often from Pakistani manufacturers and exporters preparing for PPWR compliance.
PPWR testing can cover areas such as material identification, restricted substance testing, migration testing, and recyclability assessments. The required tests depend on the packaging type and its intended use.
SAB Labs uses recognized frameworks such as ISO, EN, ASTM, and IEC. Depending on the material and testing requirement, methods such as EN 13430, EN 13432, and ISO 18604 may also apply.
Packaging manufacturers, exporters to the EU, material suppliers, and food packaging producers may use this testing to assess their packaging and support compliance documentation.
Customers can contact SAB Labs by phone or email to discuss their packaging material and testing needs. The laboratory can then help identify the required testing standards and arrange sample submission.
Yes. Once the laboratory testing is complete, customers receive a test report covering the tests performed and the resulting findings.
The regulation introduces requirements in phases, with different deadlines applying to different packaging categories. Contact our team for guidance on the timeline that applies to your specific product.
Yes. Any business that sells packaged products into EU member states must meet PPWR requirements, regardless of where the packaging is manufactured.
Turnaround time depends on the tests required, but Sab Labs prioritizes fast processing to help you meet export deadlines.
Yes. We provide full technical documentation and compliance reports alongside our laboratory testing services.
Do not let non-compliant packaging put your EU orders at risk. Sab Labs gives Pakistani manufacturers and exporters the accredited testing, expert guidance, and fast reporting needed to meet PPWR requirements with confidence.
Call us at 0302-7592530 or 0302-6592530 Email: noshaba.noureen@sablabs.net Website: www.sablabs.net
Request your PPWR compliance quote now and move your packaging one step closer to the EU market.
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